South Africa Refining Director Visits Marion
Bryant F. Kenney, managing director of Standard Vacuum Refining Co of South Africa, spent the weekend in Marion with his mother Mrs Fred M Blakeslee. He arrived in New York Sept 22 after a 10,000 mile flight via Paris Brussels and London. Kenney presided at a cornerstone laying last April for a $20 million Durban refinery, first in South Africa, built by American labor with 35 American families moved to Durban. The project, subsidiary to Standard Vacuum Refining Co of New York, aims for completion in 1954. Kenney, a Marion High School graduate, earned an MIT mechanical engineering degree. He will depart for New York today, then fly to Rome Oct 8 before returning to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant F. Kenney
Standard Vacuum Refining Company of
South Africa
Marion
Fred M. Blakeslee
Kenney
Durban
New York
Paris
Brussels
London
Marion High School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Blakeslee
J. Elliott Davis
Cedar Rapids
Rome
Baptist Circle Meeting Planned at 7 30 Thursday
The Baptist Circle Rachel Booth Missionary circle of the Baptist church will meet Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs. Herbert Harford. Mrs. Charles Wharton will be co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Circle
Rachel Booth
Missionary Circle
the Baptist Church
Herbert Harford
Charles Wharton
Men’s Brotherhood Meeting and Photo Show
The Christian Church Men’s Brotherhood will gather Monday at 6 30 for dinner. Frank Smith and Glenn Miller will present colored pictures of recent fishing trips in Minnesota and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s Brotherhood
Christian Church Men’s Brotherhood
Minnesota
Canada
Frank Smith
Glenn Miller
Patmos Commandery to confer Red Cross Thursday at 7:30 pm
Patmos Commandery No. 27, K T will confer the order of the Red Cross Thursday at 7 30 p m. a meeting in the Masonic temple. Wanted Man Marion Feed Center Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patmos Commandery No
K. T
Order of the Red Cross
Masonic Temple
Marion Feed Center
Adv
W.S.C.S Meetings and Marion PTA Study Groups
W.S.C.S circles of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service meet Wednesday at 1 30 in listed homes including 3741 Kencrest drive NE Cedar Rapids with dessert lunches. Marion P.T.A. study groups meet Thursday at 7 45 with sessions in Lincoln building making room Emerson building and Mrs John Beeson Jr 1300 Washington drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Deborah
Charles Balcom
Esther
Ray Domer
Martha
Bertha Blinks
Mary
John Vernon
Miriam
Bertha Barnes
Naomi
L. S. Dove
Rachel
Ralph E. Dewey
Kencrest Drive
Cedar Rapids
Ruth
Donald de Vault
Marion P.T.A
Lincoln Building
Emerson Building
John Beeson, Jr
Washington Drive
Marion chapter No 10 RAM to hold special meeting
Marion chapter No 10, Royal Arch Masons, will meet Monday at 7 p m for work in past master and most excellent degrees. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
R.A.M
Johnston’s Assorted One Pound Sold For $1.35
Miss Marian Hines has returned from a week with her brother and sister-in-law in Sioux City. The Homebuilders class of the Baptist church meets Monday at 6 for a picnic. An adult class on swine nutrition led by Bruno Rinas will be held Monday at 8 in Marion High School gym. A color film titled Three More Little Pigs Go to Market will be shown. The Sunshine club picnics Tuesday at 12:30 with Mrs. Clara Stickney. The Grove City Rebekah Junior Grill team meets Monday at 7:30 at Mrs. Ray Long’s home. The Mothers club gathers Thursday at 7:45 with Mrs. Le Roy Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Hines
Mrs
Edward Hines
Sioux City
Bruno Rinas
Marion High School
Grove City Rebekah Junior Grill
Ray Long
Seventh Avenue
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Glen Bryant in Peoria
Mr and Mrs Glen Bryant of Peoria and Mr and Mrs Bruce Bryant of Cedar Rapids with their daughter Carol will dine with Miss Belle Courtney today to celebrate Mrs Glen Bryant's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bryant
Peoria
Bruce Bryant
Cedar Rapids
Carol
Belle Courtney
Waterloo Minister To Speak In Marion
Dr. Herbert E. Dierenfield pastor of First Presbyterian Waterloo will speak Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Marion Presbyterian church for a service marking the new revised standard Bible. His topic is The Word of Life in Living Languages. Marion churches join in the service as Mayor M. H. Biddick proclaims Christian Education week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Dierenfield
First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Marion Presbyterian Church
Marion
M. H. Biddick
Red Feather Breakfast Planned Saturday in Marion
Bluebird Camp Fire and Hori zon girls with mothers will attend a Red Feather breakfast Saturday at 9 30 a.m. in Marion rural school north of the city. Reservations go through Mrs C H Sweet. Guests include Mayor M H Biddick and Chamber of Commerce president Fred Weber. Guardians urged to collect mothers pledges and mail to Mrs Robert Hess. Jo Ann Failor visits Dubuque University weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebird
Camp Fire
Horizon Club
Marion
C. H. Sweet
Judson Cory
N. T. Jones
Akaga
Walter Reinsch
Don Smith
M. H. Biddick
Fred E. Weber
Marion Chamber of Commerce
The
Chest
Camp Fire District Council
Camp Fire Area Board
Robert Hess
Jo Ann Failor
Dubuque
Dubuque University
Carolyn Kay Durgin Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Home
Carolyn Kay Durgin entertained Saturday at the Henry Durgin home for her sixth birthday. Guests included Cheryl Barber Jeanne Barber Linda Lowe Carol Kemp Jean Kemp Esther De Jong and Jerry Durgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Kay Durgin
Henry Durgins
Cheryl
Jeanne Barber
Linda Lowe
Carol
Jean Kemp
Esther de Jong
Jerry Durgin
Women’s Fellowship Meeting Schedule in Cedar Rapids
The Christian Women’s Fellowship outlines Thursday gatherings by groups. Group 1 hosts Mrs Bruce Robison at 2, Group 2 with Mrs Robert Hess at 2, Group 3 with Mrs Glen Johnson at 10 a.m. Group 4 meets Oct 7 with Edna Roberts at 8 p.m. A noon sack lunch is served.
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Women’s Fellowship
The
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Christian Church
Bruce Robison
Robert Hess
Glen Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Edna Roberts
Walcott Marci Ano Fight Pictures at Marion Theater
Boxing event notes show Joe Walcott versus Rocky Marci planned with fight pictures on screen at Marina Theater across Oct 1 to 4, a four day window. A special Marion lodge No. 6 meeting is called for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. for second degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Walcott
Rocky Marciano
Marion Theater
Marion Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
Honor Mrs Taylor Miles Sutera and Boone picnic
About 15 Marion chapter 183 O E S members join Mary Taylor formerly of Marion for a birthday picnic at Boone. Mrs Taylor, 94, resides in the Eastern Star home at Boone and is honored as patron and matron of the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Miles Sutera
Marion
O.E.S
Boone
Mary Taylor
Eastern Star
Apples for sale at DeWoody's Orchard
Sprayed apples offered in four kinds at DeWoody's apple orchard located at 1195 26th Street driving. Bring baskets to collect your fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWoody’s Apple Orchard
Bigger Family Returns from California Visit
Mrs. Elizabeth Bigger and her son Julius returned last week from California. They left Marion earlier this month with grandchildren John and Rosann Bigger. The children spent the summer with their grandmother and visited Mrs. Bigger’s son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Barnett in Arcadia.
Birthday for George Hutton at Marion florist party
George Hutton, a retired Marion florist, celebrated his eighty seventh birthday last week with a cake and bouquets of flowers presented to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutton
Marion Florist
Thanks to friends and neighbors for cards during hospital stay
Oliver Baker offers thanks to friends and neighbors for cards received while he was in the Veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Oliver Baker
Adv
Local Couple Buys Alburnett Residence on Eighteenth Street
Mr and Mrs Har old H Schmidt of Alburnett purchased the home of Mr and Mrs Newell Don Hutchinson at 1087 Eighteenth Street. Immediate possession was granted. Hutchinsons have moved to Dallas Texas. Sale handled by Brockman and McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay House
Harold H. Schmidt
Alburnett
Newell Don Hutchinson
Eighteenth Street
Hutchinson
Dallas
Texas
Brockman and McGowan
Water mains project may shut Marion area briefly
Robert Hess, manager of the Marion water department, announces that water may be shut off in the vicinity of Fifth avenue west and South Fifth street within the next 10 days for short periods. New eight inch mains are being laid in that neighborhood and the city water may be shut off for a few moments at different times to make connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hess
Marion Water Department
Fifth Avenue West
South Fifth Street
For Rent Apt 4 Rooms Bath Adults Only References
Advertisement notes a four room apartment for rent with bath and adults only, references required, available Oct 1, contact phone 447W. The Prairie Chapel Community Club posts a Friday evening picnic at the Orlin Hann home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Prairie Chapel Community Club
Orlin Hann
Mrs. G. L. Snyder Dies at Age 86
Mrs. G L Snyder aged 86 died at her Chariton home following a long illness. She was born Cora Margaret Garrett in Delhi New York on June 8 1866 and came to Linn County in 1868. She moved to Chariton with her husband in 1923 and he died in 1932. Surviving are a son Paul and three daughters Ruth Margaret Elizabeth. Services at Chariton today with burial at Marion Oak Shade Cemetery. Members of Marion Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges to attend the grave service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Snyder
Marion
Chariton
Russell Shaw
Des Moines
Oak Shade
Cora Margaret Garrett
Delhi
N. Y
Linn County
Robert S. A. Garrett
Prairie Chapel
Coe College
Link” Snyder
Snyder
Presbyterian Church
Musical Literary Club
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
The
Odd Fellows
Chariton Women’s Club
Paul Snyder
Harold Rosenstiel
Mt. Vernon
Ruth
Margaret Elizabeth Snyder
Fillmore
Utah
Marion Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Shakespeare Club night hosted by Mrs Vernon
Mrs John Vernon will entertain the Shakespeare club Thursday evening. The notice mentions Little Gem Barber Shop at 224 1st Street SE closing September 29 to relocate to B Ave at 18th St NW, with opening to be announced later. The Past Noble Grands Association of Grove City Rebekah lodge invites a guest day picnic Friday at 12 30 in the ICCF hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vernon
Shakespeare Club
Little Gem Barber Shop
1St Street
S.E
B Ave
18Th St
N.W
F. J. Little
Adv
Noble Grands Association
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
I.C.C.F. Hall
Le Roy Grommon Family Travels to Van Nuys This Week
Mr and Mrs Le Roy Grommon will accompany Mrs Grommon s son Le Land Main and his wife to their home in Van Nuys California this week indicating a family visit or relocation plan involving noted individuals and a specific destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mrs
le Roy Grommon
Linotype Operator Wanted After 5 P.M. Two Weeks
Sentinel in Marion Iowa advertises a linotype operator job requiring 3 or more hours after 5 p.m. for a two week period with top wages offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Marion
Iowa
A. D. Jack 90 Fractured Hip In Iowa City Hospital
A. D. Jack, age 90 and father of E. D. Jack of Marion, is treated at University Hospitals Iowa City after fracturing his hip. His condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Jack
E. D. Jack
Marion
University Hospitals
Iowa City
For sale Monogram oil heater advertised
Used six months, price 65 dollars. Also note the contact address 2125 Sth Ave for the sale.
Osceola Lodge 18 I O C F Practice Meeting
Osceola lodge No. 18 I O C F schedules a practice session Thursday at 7 30 PM for members and visitors to attend and review duties and rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Lodge No. 18
I.0.c.f
Iowa Briefs: Community, Church Services Mark Bible Edition News
Iowa briefs report community services in Monticello and Decorah marking revised Bible editions with multiple denominations participating. Manchest er nurse Ruth McGraw joins Memorial Hospital. Winneshiek exhibit praised. Rev Gronwald leaves Lost Nation for Zion American Lutheran in Wyoming. High school grads at Walker enter college. PTA hosts fall reception in Winthrop. paving delayed Delaware County highway 38 between Delhi and Hopkinton. Paul Phelps sues Herbert Trenary in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Charles G. Steen
Jessie M. Parker
Wyoming
R. F. Gronwald
Lost Nation Lutheran Church
Zion American Lutheran Church
H. Groening
Ottumwa
Martelle
Glen Richardson
Mt. Vernon
F. W. Leinbaugh
Walker
Walker High School
Kay Kessler
University of Iowa
Keith Scott
Cornell
Connie
Iowa State Teachers College
Winthrop
P.T.A
Gordon Donlea
Manchester
Delhi
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Paul Phelps
Herbert C. Trenary
Ryan
Phelps
Czech Groups Fight Communism in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids Federated Czech Group organizes aid to political refugees from Czechoslovakia. Volunteers sort and pack clothing for those in refugee camps in Germany Austria France and Italy while additional food and medicine parcels are sent directly to trusted recipients. Funds from the Have a Heart day support shipping and costs. The group also aids tubercular patients in a German zone sanatorium as part of a broader anti communist effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S. P.S
Cedar Rapids
Federation of
America
Czechoslovakia
Cedar Rapids C.S.P.S
Germany
Austria
France
Italy
U.S
Cars pay big share of U S taxes say McPartland
Pat McPartland reports that automobile owners fund a substantial portion of U S taxes with highway user taxes rising from 296 million to over 412 billion. The piece notes high vehicle counts, stockyard truck use, and the optional corncob windshield tip from an Iowa service station operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Monticello Food Day to Feature Free Breakfast
Appreciation day in Monticello will be observed Wednesday by the Greater Monticello Committee. Pancakes bacon and coffee will be served free from 7 in the morning to 6 in the evening as Main street is blocked off for a special kitchen and picnic tables, inviting all entering residents to eat their fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Greater Monticello
Main Street
Monticello twirlers to perform on Golden Opportunity program
Janis Gottleaber and Patsy Ambuehl, baton twirlers from Monticello high school band, will appear as a twirling duet on the Golden Opportunity program to be telecast Friday Oct 10 at 7 30 p m by station WOC TV Davenport channel 5. The Trenary for 4800 with payment to be completed within one year, defendant to deliver to plaintiff all money from accounts, plaintiff received no payment and balance due is 3039 09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Janis Gottleaber
Patsy Ambuehl
Woc-Tv
Davenport
Lchannel 5
Woman Loses $20,000 Damage Suit in Waukon Case
A district court jury in Waukon returned a verdict for the defendant against Eleanor Buchheim of Spring Grove Minn in a $20,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Buchheim against Vincent Strub. The October 1948 auto collision near Dorchester caused the injury, a case noted as one of Alla makee county’s largest suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Vincent Strub
Eleanor Buchheim
Spring Grove
Minn
Iowa Mountaineers Announce Travelogs Schedule
Iowa Mountaineers in Iowa City unveil a travelog schedule featuring 18 natural color installments. The plan outlines forthcoming trips, venues, and anticipated topics tied to mountaineering heritage and outdoor exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Mountaineers
Iowa City
Movie travelog series set for Sundays in 1952 53
President John Ebert announces two series of nine adventure travelog films each for 1952 53. Eight travelogs will air Sunday evenings and one per series Sunday afternoons. The lineup begins October 8 at 8 p m with To the Arctic by Canoe featuring W Emerson Scott.
Six Creston Youths Confess Burglaries
Sheriff J R Ewing said 19 break ins across Union Clarke and Dallas counties are solved by the arrest of six Creston youths. Two suspects Leo Orth 19 and Thomas Weston 17 connected to the Cromwell bank job will be turned over to the FBI. The others Don Clayton 27 Glen White 23 James 20 and Richard Meyers 27 face grand jury with bonds set at 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston (Ap
J. R. Ewing
Cromwell State Savings Bank
Creston
Ewing
Union
Clarke
Dallas
Leo Orth
Thomas Weston
Cromwell Bank
FBI
Don Clayton
Glen White
James
Richard Meyers
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Marion News— Gazette
Johnston
Sunshine Club
Clara Stickney
Mothers Club
le Roy Hahn
Red Feather
Iowa Briefs
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Congregational
Evangelical and
Masonville
Ruth McGraw
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Memorial Hospital
Gazette
Tom Merryman
C.R
International Refugee Organization
Pat McPartland
Merica
U. S
United States
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Automobile Facts
Association
Bagley
Don Meyers
Meyers
Cook
Koter Roller
Squetcor
First Ave
Bishops Taylor Music Co
King Band Instruments
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